You Are Not Alone: My Journey To Success
Friday, March 28, 2025
"The Black Experience"..Living in San Francisco While Black."
Sunday, March 9, 2025
S.M.A.C. (students making a change) field trip to Aptos!!
In the heart of San Francisco, I discovered the power of community during a transformative period in our nation's history. As political tensions rose, I found solace in connecting with peers and understanding the importance of civic engagement. My journey took an inspiring turn during a camping trip to Aptos, where I learned about local activists like Daniel Lurie and the ongoing struggle for accessible education.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Larkin Street Youth Services 2022 : Story of my Lived Experience

Monday, November 25, 2024
My emotional support animal PART TWO #schizophrenia #doglover
This blog is simply for those who are curious as to how schizophrenics live their day to day lives. I cannot speak on ALL schizophrenics, but this website is simply to highlight the positive moments that create meaning behind such a challenging illness.
Just over a month ago, I rescued Shirley. I had no prior experiences with animals, other than the simple fact that I was lonely, in need of companionship, and desperate to escape the darkness that inhabited me.
Shirley brings light into my life. She has so much energy to give. I have no clue where I would be without her vivacious energy.
So far, her favorite snack is cinnamon flavored milk-bone crackers, with a side of chicken apple sausage strips. She jumps up and down with excitement, every time I open my refrigerator.
As a young schizophrenic, it can be difficult to keep my surroundings clean and fresh. Shirley gives me the energy to keep my space clean. Keeping your apartment clean and nice doesn't feel like a chore anymore when Shirley is around. I care about her deeply.
Monday, November 18, 2024
My emotional support animal! #schizophrenia #healing
Having schizophrenia can be challenging. I didn't ask for auditory hallucinations. I think if it were my choice, I would never ask for such a difficult thought disorder.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
#freepalestine "Resistance is justified when people are occupied" #schizoposting
I was taking the bus home, as I saw this mind-blowing image.
As a student, my heart breaks for innocent children being a target to such an ugly, despicable, callous crime. No one deserves to lose their newborn babies, especially to bombs. This genocide is really difficult to grasp. It all seems unreal.
5:54am
I never understood what babies had to do with this?
Why babies?
Why drag them into a war they know nothing about?
Why are our tax dollars funding a war?
When I go home, I don't think about a bomb possibly taking off when I go to sleep. I don't cry myself to bed, over losing my child to a senseless war. My heart goes out to families, friends,colleagues, who have to be reminded everyday that they are not free just yet.
What I learned from RAM's Peer Certificate Program #schizoposting #freepalestine
Living with schizophrenia can be challenging, but building community definitely changed my perspective on my mental illness. I am still in shock, that I was hired to be a part of this program. The vulnerable side of me thought..
"I won't ever get hired because of my age and mental illness."
As I stated, the statistics don't lie. Most of America's drug affiliates are schizophrenics, Bipolar, or Depressed. What can I possibly say in my interview that could possibly change this narrative?
as you can see, my thoughts were not being very supportive at the time, but my determination to be a part of a movement kept me going.
First off RAM's stands for "Richmond Area Multi Services".
So.. what did I learn from this six-teen week program?
Being a part of Ram's Peer Certificate Program expanded my views on intersectionality. As I stated in my college paper, intersectionality is the idea that every.single.group ... black, Hispanic, Indian, White, etc. all experience some type of discrimination.
For example..
It was the evening, my Ram's associates had just finished eating burritos. I was holding a very dark secret from them...
"I have schizophrenia." I stated
I could give you 1000 reasons as to why I said that. Schizophrenics are at risk of being victims of assault. I was in need of them seeing me for me.
"Oh wow! I have autism." they replied
My point in sharing this, is to remind you that your flaws don't need to be buried in your heart. Someone out there may need to hear your story, in order to be at peace. Schizophrenia, autism, tourettes, etc still don't get enough promotion due to media outlets "not believing them" or thinking it's a publicity stunt. I am lucky to have made life-long memories with my cohort.
Building acceptance with schizophrenia
11:27pm
Sometimes, I think to myself.. " what did I ever do to deserve such an illness like schizophrenia?" I mean, I always gave back, I mind my own business, and I had already lost my sister to cancer! What more did I need to experience, in order to understand that life itself is Precious?
11:32pm
The truth was that I couldn't escape the drama that inhabited me. The endless nights of stress and desperation .. for a better life. When I found out I had schizophrenia, my heart skipped a beat. I was so angry, because If I had known this at the start of my educational journey, I would have been in a different place.. definitely not the one I was in today.
One method I found to be helpful for me to combat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, is reminding myself that I am resilient, resourceful, and smart. Writing has kept my emotions at ease. It reminds me that I have a purpose to fulfill my ancestors who paved the way for me.
What does building acceptance with schizophrenia look like?
Building acceptance with schizophrenia looks like, not allowing the diagnosis to take over your mind. You have to keep reminding yourself that you are simply responding to trauma that has been set upon you growing up. Secondly, you need to understand that your life isn't over. There are tons of methods (medication, psychotherapy, etc) that can help you manage your symptoms. Third, you have to understand that there is no such thing as "normal". What is normal? The life you are given today matters. Make use of every day, reminding yourself that there is no such thing as a "perfect" life.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
What Trump's Presidency taught me #schizoedition #womanempowerment
As a black woman, I've been conditioned to think that my opinions don't matter. It has been this way for many years in this country. In some way, I must teach myself how to not respond to hate or bigotry. I've been taught to "eliminate fear" and "follow my dreams". What if your life... changes? Being diagnosed with a thought disorder taught me that life itself can be challenging. As a black woman, my opinions, beliefs, and sense of identity were never valued compared to other women. Black women are the mothers of society. We carry a lot of pain that dates back to jim crow, a time in history that will always haunt most Americans. Electing a female president is a great start, but it doesn't negate the fact that change starts with yourself. In order to change, we must change our perspective on alternative beings. Those who don't fit into the status quo, can ultimately teach us a lot about ourselves and who we're becoming.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Practicing "Digital Minimalism"
2:04PM
How did we get here? I'm not talking about Adam and Eve. I'm talking about cellphones..or maybe online dating? Our communication has decreased with technology's most high-tech advances. How is it that we are able to afford an iphone, but can't find a way to communicate effectively with others? The fact of the matter is that we use our phones too much.. too much to the point where we aren't valuing human connection like we've had in the past. People are now swiping right or swiping left, to determine whether someone is worth communicating with. We are multi-dimensional human beings, meaning that our destiny isn't determined by how many likes or shares someone possesses. It should be determined by how someone makes others feel.. genuinely.
Growing up, I always found it hard to connect with those who were "privileged". Trust me, I understand that it's not their fault for simply being born into wealth, but hear me out.. the distribution of wealth in this country is out of control. Tupac said it best, that there's no reason as to why some people could afford six houses, a car, and a jet.. while kids are dying in Africa due to poverty, malnutrition, and of course.. a sick society.
We have to change the way we view the "others" of society. Those that have a lot to offer but just don't have the chance to showcase their abilities. Don't ignore them. Invite them in your circle for a day or two. mingle with someone who could possibly teach you what truly matters in life. Happiness.
Mania/Auditory Hallucinations/ disorganized thinking : My life without Social Media
1:08AM
"The Black Experience"..Living in San Francisco While Black."
3:57pm I am so exhausted. My best friend and I just walked a mile at the beach. We walked up a whole lot of stairs (which was exhausting)....

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Hello. My full name is Uloaku Precious Amaechi. I was born at 3:15am with my twin sister. I was born in a low-income family of n...
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Dealing with schizophrenia is difficult. I can't lie about the experiences I've dealt with having this disorder. Lots of people like...